{"product_id":"a-year-of-ikigai-finding-everyday-purpose-through-japanese-wisdom-9781577155485","title":"A Year of Ikigai: Finding Everyday Purpose Through Japanese Wisdom","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFind purpose and meaning in your day-to-day life with \u003ci\u003eA Year of Ikigai\u003c\/i\u003e, a collection of short and simple daily reads, over 365 days, for easy understanding and integration of this Japanese philosophy. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIkigai is not a Venn diagram with a sweet spot in the middle. It's not your bliss, nor is it your one life purpose. It's not a word or concept from Okinawa. It's not related to longevity. And it doesn't mean that you never retire. \u003cb\u003eSo, what is ikigai? \u003ci\u003eIki\u003c\/i\u003e comes from the verb \u003ci\u003eikiru\u003c\/i\u003e, which means \"to live.\"\u003c\/b\u003e But it is not referring to your life as a whole, as in a lifetime, but rather your \"everyday life.\" The \u003cb\u003econcept of ikigai aligns and relates to finding meaning in your day-to-day living.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn\u003ci\u003e A Year of Ikigai, \u003c\/i\u003eikigai expert Nicholas Kemp introduces the \u003cb\u003eJapanese concept of ikigai \u003c\/b\u003ethrough \u003cb\u003e365 days of practical tips, reflections, and real-life examples\u003c\/b\u003e to help you apply the principles of ikigai in tangible ways to your life, so you can answer \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ethe\u003c\/i\u003e most important question: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat gets you up in the morning?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Nicholas Kemp\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Rock Point\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/17\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 224\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.05lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.60h x 5.70w x 1.00d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781577155485\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNicholas Kemp\u003c\/b\u003e is the founder and head coach of Ikigai Tribe, a small community of educators, psychologists, coaches, and trainers who serve their personal communities using the ikigai concept. His program is supported by many of Japan's leading ikigai authorities who are contributors to his certification program and appear as regular guests on his podcast. Nick's ultimate goal is to share the wonders of Japan to a global audience, and he also hopes to respectfully remind Japanese of what a fascinating and unique culture they have access to. He spends his time between Melbourne and Japan. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Nicholas Kemp \/ Hardcover \/ English","offer_id":47754006200477,"sku":"9781577155485","price":39.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_f7fb48a7-c7d2-4070-a587-930a424c393e.jpg?v=1774331571","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/a-year-of-ikigai-finding-everyday-purpose-through-japanese-wisdom-9781577155485","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}